MHB Can You Prove the Inequality Challenge VI for Arctan Sequences?

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The discussion centers on proving the inequality $\alpha_{n+1}-\alpha_n<\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}$ for the sequence defined by $\alpha_n=\arctan n$. Participants are encouraged to provide solutions and proofs for this mathematical challenge. Albert is acknowledged for his contribution and successful solution to the problem. The focus remains on the mathematical proof and its implications for the behavior of arctan sequences. Engaging with this inequality can enhance understanding of the convergence properties of arctan functions.
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If $\alpha_n=\arctan n$, prove that $\alpha_{n+1}-\alpha_n<\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}$ for $n=1,\,2,\,\cdots$.
 
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anemone said:
If $\alpha_n=arc\tan n$, prove that $\alpha_{n+1}-\alpha_n<\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}$ for $n=1,\,2,\,\cdots$.
$tan\,\alpha_n=n$, and ,$tan\,\alpha_{n+1}=n+1 $ for $n=1,2,\,\cdots$
$tan(\,\alpha_{n+1}-\,\alpha_n)=\dfrac{1}{n^2+n+1}---(1)$
$\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}---(2)$
$tan\,\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}---(3)$
comare (1)(2)(3) and we prove it
(3)>(2)>(1) for n=1,2,...
 
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Albert said:
$tan\,\alpha_n=n$, and ,$tan\,\alpha_{n+1}=n+1 $ for $n=1,2,\,\cdots$
$tan(\,\alpha_{n+1}-\,\alpha_n)=\dfrac{1}{n^2+n+1}---(1)$
$\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}---(2)$
$tan\,\dfrac{1}{n^2+n}---(3)$
comare (1)(2)(3) and we prove it
(3)>(2)>(1) for n=1,2,...

Thanks Albert for participating and your solution! Well done, Albert!:)
 
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